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Pogačar Wins Surprise Sprint in Style: “I Was All Prepared to Come Back to the Bus”
Tadej Pogačar did what no one — including himself — expected: he won a bunch sprint. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider launched his Criterium du Dauphiné campaign in jaw-dropping style, outsprinting Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) at the end…
Critérium du Dauphiné: A Preview of the Tour de France
This year’s Critérium du Dauphiné, which kicks off on Sunday, can be viewed as an appetizer for the main course, the Tour de France, because the three Tour favorites – Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel – are all riding in it. That should…
What Cold Plunges Really Do: New Study Reveals a Boost in Cellular Stress Resilience
Ice baths have become a popular ritual among athletes and wellness enthusiasts. But beyond the invigorating shock, what’s really happening in your body? A new study from the University of Ottawa sheds light on how repeated cold exposure can toughen up your cells and potentially…
Giro Boosts Astana Survival Chances, Drops Cofidis Into Relegation Zone
Excellent performances by Lorenzo Fortunato and fellow Italian Christian Scaroni in the Giro d’Italia have just about secured XDS Astana’s maintenance as a WorldTour team until at least 2029.
Bio vs. Electro: A Gravel Bike Showdown with a Photo Finish. Which One’s Right for You?
Two gravel bikes sit in his garage. One’s a classic. The other has a motor. He’s been riding both for two months now, and the dilemma is starting to hurt more than a long day in the saddle. Which one should he keep—and which one…
What’s It Like to Watch the Giro Final in Rome?
The Giro has wrapped. And I can already imagine that, in 50 years, some better future version of me will write a history piece for Škoda We Love Cycling about how Simon Yates crushed Del Toro and Carapaz on the Queen Stage and completed a…
The 2025 Giro d’Italia: The Stuff of Legends
Anyone who followed the 2025 Giro d’Italia is probably still (a) trying to figure out what exactly happened, (b) stunned by the sheer unpredictability of it, (c) replaying in their minds some of the wilder stages, such as stage 20, (d) more than ever secure…
7 Ways to Pretend You Didn’t Get Dropped
Some cyclists manage power. Others manage nutrition. But the truly elite manage dignity. When you’ve been chewed up by the peloton and spat out into the unforgiving solo realm, your only option is to salvage what’s left of your self-respect. In nature, when the weak…
Pollen and Pedals: Surviving Spring Without Sneezing into a Tree
Spring: that glorious time of year when birds chirp, trees bloom, and your immune system starts behaving like it’s auditioning for a Shakespearean tragedy. Your eyes weep like you’ve just watched The Notebook, your nose is a mucus cannon, and every pedal stroke through a…
Simon Yates Finds Glory and Redemption on Finestre with Dramatic Giro Victory
Simon Yates banished the ghosts of past failure by conquering the daunting Colle delle Finestre – the climb that had cost him victory seven years ago – to win the Giro d’Italia on Saturday’s thrilling – and baffling – stage 20. In a race with…
New Drafting Rule Could Change the Game at UNBOUND Gravel—Here’s What You Need to Know
The gravel world is experiencing a shake-up. A new rule introduced for the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix series is set to change how elite riders approach racing, especially at high-profile events like UNBOUND Gravel, taking place on May 31 in Emporia, Kansas. The controversial…
A Super Dramatic Giro d’Italia Heads for a Super Dramatic Finish in Rome
With three stages left to race, this rollercoaster Giro d’Italia is finely poised as less than a minute separates the top three GC contenders, with a fourth rider less than two minutes behind the surprise leader, Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates). The 21-year-old Mexican…